He then earned a Master of Arts in public administration from Tamkang University and a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of St. Thomas in the United States.

He faced independent candidate Cheng Yung-chin, who had served as magistrate from 2001 to 2009.

Their visit was aimed to reset and restart cross-strait relations after President Tsai Ing-wen took office on 20 May 2016.

The eight local leaders reiterated their support of One-China policy under the 1992 consensus.

They met with Taiwan Affairs Office Head Zhang Zhijun and Chairperson of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Yu Zhengsheng.